YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK …..

You might be a redneck if..... Although this one-liner has been made famous by Jeff Foxworthy, an American stand-up comedian, actor, television and radio personality, author, and voice artist. Known for his "You might be a redneck" one-liners, Foxworthy has released six major-label comedy albums. His first two albums were each certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Foxworthy has written several books based on his redneck jokes. Example: You might be a redneck if…..  your wife ever asked you to come in here and move this transmission so I can take a bath

We, as Freemasons, frown on advertising our good deeds, preferring to let those who benefit from them

reflect its goodness. However, taking a cue from "You Might Be a Redneck If....” I thought that it might

be a fun and hopefully insightful for us to switch this one-liner around to; "You Might Be a Freemason

If...." and answer with those characteristics that we would expect our Brethren to practice daily as they

go about living their lives at home, work, public and the Lodge.

No greater thing can be said of Freemasonry than that if its teachings are applied earnestly in our daily lives, it is an ideal way of life. Therefore it is hoped that the following one-liners embody actual acts of goodness that, when added together, sum up the very teachings of our Fraternity as to show to the outside world we live in “Happy and Beneficial Effects of our Ancient and Honourable Institution”.

Though these acts are small within themselves, they can make a huge impact on those who benefit

from them while at the same time proving once again that our noble science does, in fact, produce better men, better husbands, and fathers, and build pillars in the community in which Freemasons live and work.

Let’s get started:

1. You might be a Freemason if .… You ask someone, "How are you doing?"—and then actually

stop and listen to their response; if needed, try to help if you can.

2. You might be a Freemason if .… You give a compliment about your waiter/waitress to his / her

manager, when well deserved.

3. You might be a Freemason if, when in public if …. You practice good mobile phone etiquette

that shows due regard to others' personal time and space.

4. If you always pull over when you hear an ambulance approaching, you instinctively know this

is the right thing to do ….. You might be a Freemason.

5. You might be a Freemason if ....You sincerely say "I apologise" when wrong.

6. You might be a Freemason if .…You are responsible. Do what you say you will do. 

7. You might be a Freemason if .…You stand up and give your seat to an invalid, pregnant or

elderly person when on the bus, train or other public transport.

8. Someone takes a minute to direct you if lost, even though they too may be in a rush ….You

may have just met a Freemason.

9. If at work you observe a man who does not interrupt or overpower him when he is explaining himself or herself. You see that this man listens with all senses .... You might think that he may be a good

candidate for Freemasonry.

10. If you let a fellow driver merge into your lane rather than purposely block him off ....You may be

a Freemason

11. If you see a man put his shopping cart back in its place and not block other cars ….You may have just

seen a Freemason in action.

12. If you see a man give way to people on the road at circles, stop signs and red lights ….You may have

just met a potential candidate for Freemasonry.

13. If you forgive someone a small debt–and never bring it up again …. You just may be a Freemason.

14.  If you throw away your trash in the proper container—and someone else's too—in some public place or on a visit to a park …. You just might be a Freemason.

15. You might be a Freemason if …. You don’t show yourself to others to be a road hog or bully.

16. If you encourage someone who seems despondent or distressed ....yep! You just might be a

Freemason.

17. If you pass along a great book you have just finished reading .… You just might be a Freemason.

18. If you are on time for all appointments and occasions ….You just might be a Freemason.

19. If you do not jump the queue as you give due regard other people’s time …..You just may be a

Freemason.

20. If you Inform the cashier he gave you too much change back  …. you might be a Freemason.

21. If you smile a lot when at work, in public or at home ….. You just might be a Freemason.

22. If you give up your special night out with the “boys” to help your son with his homework …. You

might be a Freemason.

23. You may be a Freemason if ….you have no porn on your handphone.

24. If you never hear an acquaintance criticise others behind their back …. He may be a good

candidate for Freemasonry.

25. If you donate blood to the local blood bank ….You just might have the heart of a Freemason.

26. If you regularly attend your place of worship….You just might be a Freemason.

27. You might be a Freemason if …. You take a taxi or Grab car when you have been drinking so as not to drive drunk.

28. You may be a Freemason if…. You offer to cut the grass or do chores for your elderly neighbour.

29. You may be a Freemason if …. You do not engage in gossip and negative conversations about

people when they are not around.

30. And finally, you might be a Freemason if …. You can read this:

Now it is your turn; give it a try. You might be a Freemason if………